Severe weather expected on Election Day in several key states
Forecasters say rain and thunderstorms could hit four competitive Senate states, with studies showing wet Election Day weather often lowers turnout.
- A storm tracking through the central United States on Election Day could impact voter turnout for key races in the region, CNN Weather reported on Thursday.
- Studies have found that rainfall and active weather tend to suppress voter turnout, while sunshine has the opposite effect on election participation.
- Forecast models indicate Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas may contend with wet conditions, while Georgia, New Hampshire, Maine, and North Carolina remain likely dry.
- Exactly where the storm sets up remains a toss-up, with models showing vastly different outcomes for Michigan, ranging from widespread rain to nuisance showers.
- High temperatures across most of the eastern United States are forecast to be 5 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit above average, so voters will not need to bundle up.
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